Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pastazae
ID:
712129

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 33A(9): 5 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711462



Common Names

  • Guatteria pastazae
  • Pastaza Guatteria
  • Pastaza White-flowered Guatteria


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Description

Guatteria pastazae (also called Pastazae, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically reaching a height of 4-8 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Guatteria pastazae is used as an ornamental plant, and its wood is used for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guatteria pastazae is white or yellowish-white and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are thin and long with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guatteria pastazae is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Guatteria pastazae

Guatteria pastazae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Guatteria pastazae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guatteria pastazae?

Guatteria pastazae

What is the common name of Guatteria pastazae?

Pastazae Guatteria

Where is Guatteria pastazae native to?

South America

Species in the Guatteria genus

Guatteria aberrans, Guatteria acrantha, Guatteria intermedia, Guatteria reinaldii, Guatteria rostrata, Guatteria zamorae, Guatteria aeruginosa, Guatteria alata, Guatteria allenii, Guatteria alta, Guatteria alticola, Guatteria amplifolia, Guatteria atabapensis, Guatteria australis, Guatteria ayangannae, Guatteria bernardii, Guatteria blainii, Guatteria blepharophylla, Guatteria campestris, Guatteria candolleana, Guatteria caribaea, Guatteria chasmantha, Guatteria chiriquiensis, Guatteria choroniensis, Guatteria chrysophylla, Guatteria cinnamomea, Guatteria citriodora, Guatteria clusiifolia, Guatteria conspicua, Guatteria costaricensis, Guatteria crassipes, Guatteria cuatrecasasii, Guatteria decurrens, Guatteria denudata, Guatteria discolor, Guatteria dolichophylla, Guatteria dolichopoda, Guatteria duckeana, Guatteria dura, Guatteria elata, Guatteria elegans, Guatteria elegantissima, Guatteria elongata, Guatteria eriopoda, Guatteria eugeniifolia, Guatteria ferruginea, Guatteria flexilis, Guatteria foliosa, Guatteria galeottiana, Guatteria goudotiana,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:114343-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.